This report was developed by the General Statistics Office based on the national electronic civil status database, with effective support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Global Public Health Organization (Vital Strategies), within the framework of the “Data for Health Initiative” of the Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Mr. Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, spoke at the program. Photo: Anh Tram
The report provides a picture of the national situation of birth, death and marriage registration, as well as a number of other population issues, and calls for action to ensure no one is left behind.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Matt Jackson, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam, emphasized: “Behind the statistics are stories about lives and people. When collected accurately, data helps us understand which policies are working, who is being left out, and what we need to do to build a more inclusive data system for everyone. UNFPA will continue to work to ensure that every person counts and every life matters.”
The report shows many positive signs: Vietnam has made significant progress in birth registration, with the rate of on-time birth registration (within 60 days of birth) increasing steadily each year and reaching 84.9% in 2024. However, late birth registration is still common among some ethnic minority groups, up to
Delegates attending the program. Photo: Anh Tram
The report also provides important findings on fertility, mortality and marriage trends. The total fertility rate is declining and is below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. Regarding mortality, the average age of death of Vietnam's population in the period 2021 - 2024 is 69.5 years old and there is a large gender gap: the average age of death for men is 64.6 years old and for women is 75.6 years old. The majority of deaths in 2024 are due to illness or old age (accounting for 95.2% of all recorded deaths). In particular, over three-quarters of deaths due to traffic accidents and suicide are men...
Speaking about these important figures, Ms. Do Thi Ngoc, Deputy Director of the General Statistics Office, emphasized: “For the first time, we can use complete and updated civil status data to conduct statistical analysis of births, deaths and marriages nationwide. This is a very important milestone. The results also show that there are still disparities between ethnic groups and regions in civil status registration. However, the analysis results also confirm that the government's investment in digital transformation in the civil status registration system is bringing about results. In the coming time, improving the timeliness and accuracy of data will be a key factor so that everyone is reflected in the data system, ensuring that no one is left behind.”
Experts and managers participated in the discussion at the workshop. Photo: Anh Tram
“With this report, Vietnam has set a shining example in the region on how to analyze and use vital registration data for data-driven decision making,” said Gurpreet Kaur Rai, Regional Technical Advisor for the Public Health Agency’s Data Impact Program. “Accurate and timely data are the foundation of strong health systems and effective policies. We are proud to be part of this important process and witness the strong commitment from Vietnam’s leadership to this important agenda.”
The report recommends that in the coming period, further investment is needed to upgrade the technology of the national electronic civil registration system, enhance training for grassroots registration staff, and promote outreach to vulnerable groups. Deeper integration with national databases on population, health, and education is also necessary to maximize the benefits of civil registration data.
As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation and prepares for future demographic changes, its civil registration and census systems will continue to serve as a foundation for effective governance, human rights, and inclusive development.
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